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Another great meal at Cactus Grill! I came in and got a chair at the bar. The service was great and my order was in fast. It didn't take long for my enchiladas to be in front of me. They were delicious! Just what I needed after a long travel day. There was more food than I could eat, and that was a great problem to have! Great service, great food!
First time going to this location. I think I have been to a Cactus Grill before, but I believe that may have been in the days before Yelp! This location is NOT a Mexican restaurant. It is an upscale restaurant that serves Mexican-style food. So, let's break this down. The food - Wow... just amazing. The chips and salsa are some of the best (freshest) I have ever had. They tasted like someone was in the back making them while we walked in... hmmm... maybe they were!!! The service - Fantastic! We were greeted immediately upon walking in the door. The gal even asked if we were ok to wait while she seated the people in front of us. One of the kindest "please hold"s I've ever come across. We were then seated upon her return, and our waitress was with us within moments just to make sure we had menus and waters. Her timing was fantastic from that point on. The Ambiance - Ok, I like a restaurant to have some character. But there is such a thing as cluttered. This place did it right. There is enough decor and stuff to be interesting. But, it wasn't "dinner in the middle of a garage sale" either. The Wrap - All in all... if you want some extremely tasty Mexican food. Give this place a try. It is well worth it.
We managed to get a reservation & seated just before HH ended. Began our experience with a spicy marg, Espinaca (free with coupon), chips & fresh salsa. Per usual I manage to satisfy my hunger with those items. Our new server couldn't make any suggestions. after some time of looking at all the choices, I decided on the Margherita Chicken. It has two good size breast each topped with 3 cherry tomatoes, a thick slice of mozzarella cheese, chimchurri sauce & drizzled with balsamic vinegarette with side of corn. I substituted cilantro rice for the mixed veggies. Overall the entree was flavorable but needed more tomatoes. The side of rice definitely needed to be a bigger portion.
The new location in Lenexa is very nice and well done on the inside. The servers seemed to be training a lot of new people so everyone was helpful and on point! We got some happy hour appetizers, espinaca dip and southwest egg rolls. Both are great!! All the food that we had came out fast and was very good! I think might be better than their sister company, Jose peppers.... Will be coming back for sure!
We signed up for the "wait list" from home, and when we arrived were seated within minutes. Varied menu, with many options. We were served chips/salsa first thing, and the second batch was provided without even being asked (salsa GREAT!!). Tasty meal--we were not disappointed. The only reason for the loss of a star was that we had to frequently ask for refills on our drinks. The glasses were so full of ice, our beverages were emptied quickly. Many staff & managers-- it was always easy to flag someone for assistance. Many TV's and well-lit dining room. As an additional kudo--there was an accidental spill by a manager onto our table/us. Immediate cleanup, and without a request from us, comped our dinner as an apology--impressive! Thanks!
Another winner of a destination gets added to the western Lenexa boomtown! Cactus Grill brings a true competitor to the happy hour scene in Lenexa and kicks in with great Tex-Mex fare. Squeezed into the best spot of Restaurant Row, facing eastbound 87th, this iteration of Cactus Grill should satisfy pretty much any palate. Fresh flavors, meals made to order instead of sitting under a heat lamp, and a stellar drink lineup make this a must-try when out this way. I've done Cactus Grill at other locations and have always enjoyed their food and vibe and this location only enhances my enjoyment. The salsa is fresh, the chips are crisp and warm, and the margaritas are just right. One thing that is different is the interior layout. The ceilings are high, so the ambient noise can amp up a bit during busy times. But the patio area faces northwest and there is ample space out there in good weather, so if you're noise-sensitive, then you may have options. The service is run well with hosts & management working in tandem to keep tables turned and the crowd satisfied. Pro tip: join the wait list online and get texted when you're en route to give you an idea of seating availability. Pricing is on par with value, maybe a touch higher than some other spots, but again, the flavors, service, and freshness are worth the price points. Parking is plentiful, but just know that you have to use a feeder street rather than just turn into a parking lot. This is a popular place and the food & drink will keep you coming back, so get out and do Cactus Grill - Lenexa.
Second time finding here. I'm living this place. Samantha was our server, she was great. This time I got some tacos. If you want flavor this is the place to go. Everything has tasted great.
This was my second time in, and I was not disappointed!! From the chips and salsa that tasted like they were both just made as you arrived, to the friendly staff. I ordered the Chicken Morita Enchiladas which was the special for the night, it was so delicious!!! You can tell that the kitchen staff not only knows what they are doing but also enjoys it. I will definitely be back!!
Cactus Grill is still one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the area. I will have to advise, after a few visits, that if you want to enjoy your appetizer before getting your entrees delivered, order your entree when your appetizer arrives. Food here is not only delicious, it's served quickly. I really like their take on wings, a must try in my book.
What a beautiful location!!! We came in for happy hour with a group of 6 and immediately was greeted and seated at 3 pm. Waters were immediately served and we were constantly checked on. Their happy hour menu has great options and their full menu has an unbeatable selection. Prices are great. We started with the espinanca dip and tried out the Wednesday jalapeño chicken fajitas to split. The dip was delicious and creamy. The fajitas were good - however when they came out they seemed like they had been sitting there a bit and had to wait extra time for the tortillas to come out. They were tasty - however I wish they were served hot. Overall - food was delicious and loved the atmosphere of the new place! Can't wait to come back and check out more. Place was absolutely packed with a wait when we left at 5:30 pm.
I liked the great service, nice atmosphere and reasonable prices at this new location during my dine-in lunch visit. My chicken morita enchilada plate ($8 Tue lunch special) was served 12 minutes after I ordered at the bar, where the service was attentive, friendly and helpful with a satisfaction check from a manager - nice! I enjoyed the complimentary thin, crispy chips with plenty of somewhat chunky, mild to medium salsa. Everything was very tasty, including the moist and fluffy cilantro-lime rice, but more refried beans would have been nice. The dining area had a mix of booths and tables, plenty of natural light, a good variety of background music, ten TVs in the dining area and a full bar with four more TVs and four beers on tap. I also noticed a happy hour (3-6 pm M-F) and daily food specials. Very nice!!!
I went to the Cactus Grill on a Friday night, and it was pretty busy. We sat outside, and did enjoy the patio. The service was not super attentive (an appetizer order was forgotten and didn't get many refreshers on our drinks/water), but this could have been due to the dinner rush. I ordered the steak and goat cheese enchiladas, and the steak was very, very tough. I'm not sure if it was cooking style, how it was cut, or if it just wasn't fresh enough. The other parts of the enchilada were very good though. We ordered the espinaca con queso, which I thought was very good. The complementary salsa was also very good. Overall, I'd be willing to give Cactus Grill a try if it's outside of busy hours to see how it compares.
Decided to try out cactus grill for lunch after church on Sunday. Their website has a wait list which said seating for even our party of 6 was under a minute, and that was surprisingly correct. We did have a baby in a car seat which we had to finagle into the booth the sat us at, but once she was there there was enough room for two adults beside her. I tried the guacamole appetizer which was fresh and had good flavor. I especially liked the pickled red onion. For my entree I had the combo #4 which was a chicken tamale, a cheese enchilada, and a crispy beef taco. The taco was ok - the shell was chewy in places and there wasn't a ton of flavor. The cheese enchilada was slightly better, the sauce could have used a bit more spice. My favorite in the plate was the chicken tamale with cream sauce. The chicken was shredded nicely and had a good kick of spice and the cream sauce really complimented it. I also really enjoyed the refried beans. The "desert rice" was not fully cooked and I didn't love the flavor. Overall it was a good meal and there were parts of it that I thoroughly liked and would eat again.
Stopped in with the family without any reservations and we're able to snag a seat immediately on the patio. It was still pretty hot but with the breeze and sun starting to hide behind buildings it was pleasant. We were really lucky to get Mason as our waiter. He was great with the kids nailed our drink order just before the happy hour buzzer went off!! Then Mason made quite possibly my best waiter recommendation ever. He heard me say I kinda want to try something different but I really like ol'faithful to my wife. He quickly asked if he could recommend something if I was ok with spicy. I said bring it. The Jalapeño fried chicken fajitas is my go to when I order He says. Alright I will have that. Oh my!!! I found my new favorite little onion ring style jalapeños throughout a perfectly tender seasoned chicken fajitas sizzling plate. Even the wifey said that is the best piece of chicken I've had is a long long while. We will be back again and I will be sure to ask for Mason's area if he is working! Nice job cactus grill and thanks for the awesome service Mason!!! read more
I LOVE this addition to Lenexa! The last two times I visited another CG location I was incredibly underwhelmed but the Lenexa Cactus Grill location checks every box! The space is beautiful inside and out. The patio is lovely, as is the interior. The service is always fantastic and the food-----the food is awesome! I will warn you..I had a frozen house marg and then a frozen sangria/marg combo the other day and they were STRONG. Not a complaint but Eeeeek! Had to go home and take a nap. It was a much needed nap so "meh". Loved the whole experience. read more
GREAT SERVICE!! We called ahead for a group of 12 and they did a great job accommodating us on a Friday night. Everything you want in a large group visit was on point. Speed, communication, quick fixes when needed, good listening, even gave us a group photo! The vibe is like your favorite meet-up spot. So friendly. Great energy, but not too loud or crazy. Perfect for an evening out with friends. Everyone in the group went for the ESPINACA CON QUESO. But the table chips and salsa were also devoured. Some of the best black beans around! I loved my lighter dish - the Margherita Chicken with grilled veggies and street corn. The only thing that would make it better is slices of avocado! (But I say that about everything!!) Lovely visit! read more
Another great meal at Cactus Grill! I came in and got a chair at the bar. The service was great and my order was in fast. It didn't take long for my enchiladas to be in front of me. They were delicious! Just what I needed after a long travel day. There was more food than I could eat, and that was a great problem to have! Great service, great food! read more
First time going to this location. I think I have been to a Cactus Grill before, but I believe that may have been in the days before Yelp! This location is NOT a Mexican restaurant. It is an upscale restaurant that serves Mexican-style food. So, let's break this down. The food - Wow... just amazing. The chips and salsa are some of the best (freshest) I have ever had. They tasted like someone was in the back making them while we walked in... hmmm... maybe they were!!! The service - Fantastic! We were greeted immediately upon walking in the door. The gal even asked if we were ok to wait while she seated the people in front of us. One of the kindest "please hold"s I've ever come across. We were then seated upon her return, and our waitress was with us within moments just to make sure we had menus and waters. Her timing was fantastic from that point on. The Ambiance - Ok, I like a restaurant to have some character. But there is such a thing as cluttered. This place did it right. There is enough decor and stuff to be interesting. But, it wasn't "dinner in the middle of a garage sale" either. The Wrap - All in all... if you want some extremely tasty Mexican food. Give this place a try. It is well worth it. read more
9 months ago
We managed to get a reservation & seated just before HH ended. Began our experience with a spicy marg, Espinaca (free with coupon), chips & fresh salsa. Per usual I manage to satisfy my hunger with those items. Our new server couldn't make any suggestions. after some time of looking at all the choices, I decided on the Margherita Chicken. It has two good size breast each topped with 3 cherry tomatoes, a thick slice of mozzarella cheese, chimchurri sauce & drizzled with balsamic vinegarette with side of corn. I substituted cilantro rice for the mixed veggies. Overall the entree was flavorable but needed more tomatoes. The side of rice definitely needed to be a bigger portion. read more
The new location in Lenexa is very nice and well done on the inside. The servers seemed to be training a lot of new people so everyone was helpful and on point! We got some happy hour appetizers, espinaca dip and southwest egg rolls. Both are great!! All the food that we had came out fast and was very good! I think might be better than their sister company, Jose peppers.... Will be coming back for sure! read more
1 year ago
We signed up for the "wait list" from home, and when we arrived were seated within minutes. Varied menu, with many options. We were served chips/salsa first thing, and the second batch was provided without even being asked (salsa GREAT!!). Tasty meal--we were not disappointed. The only reason for the loss of a star was that we had to frequently ask for refills on our drinks. The glasses were so full of ice, our beverages were emptied quickly. Many staff & managers-- it was always easy to flag someone for assistance. Many TV's and well-lit dining room. As an additional kudo--there was an accidental spill by a manager onto our table/us. Immediate cleanup, and without a request from us, comped our dinner as an apology--impressive! Thanks! read more
Another winner of a destination gets added to the western Lenexa boomtown! Cactus Grill brings a true competitor to the happy hour scene in Lenexa and kicks in with great Tex-Mex fare. Squeezed into the best spot of Restaurant Row, facing eastbound 87th, this iteration of Cactus Grill should satisfy pretty much any palate. Fresh flavors, meals made to order instead of sitting under a heat lamp, and a stellar drink lineup make this a must-try when out this way. I've done Cactus Grill at other locations and have always enjoyed their food and vibe and this location only enhances my enjoyment. The salsa is fresh, the chips are crisp and warm, and the margaritas are just right. One thing that is different is the interior layout. The ceilings are high, so the ambient noise can amp up a bit during busy times. But the patio area faces northwest and there is ample space out there in good weather, so if you're noise-sensitive, then you may have options. The service is run well with hosts & management working in tandem to keep tables turned and the crowd satisfied. Pro tip: join the wait list online and get texted when you're en route to give you an idea of seating availability. Pricing is on par with value, maybe a touch higher than some other spots, but again, the flavors, service, and freshness are worth the price points. Parking is plentiful, but just know that you have to use a feeder street rather than just turn into a parking lot. This is a popular place and the food & drink will keep you coming back, so get out and do Cactus Grill - Lenexa. read more
1 year ago
Second time finding here. I'm living this place. Samantha was our server, she was great. This time I got some tacos. If you want flavor this is the place to go. Everything has tasted great. read more
6 months ago
This was my second time in, and I was not disappointed!! From the chips and salsa that tasted like they were both just made as you arrived, to the friendly staff. I ordered the Chicken Morita Enchiladas which was the special for the night, it was so delicious!!! You can tell that the kitchen staff not only knows what they are doing but also enjoys it. I will definitely be back!! read more
Cactus Grill is still one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the area. I will have to advise, after a few visits, that if you want to enjoy your appetizer before getting your entrees delivered, order your entree when your appetizer arrives. Food here is not only delicious, it's served quickly. I really like their take on wings, a must try in my book. read more
What a beautiful location!!! We came in for happy hour with a group of 6 and immediately was greeted and seated at 3 pm. Waters were immediately served and we were constantly checked on. Their happy hour menu has great options and their full menu has an unbeatable selection. Prices are great. We started with the espinanca dip and tried out the Wednesday jalapeño chicken fajitas to split. The dip was delicious and creamy. The fajitas were good - however when they came out they seemed like they had been sitting there a bit and had to wait extra time for the tortillas to come out. They were tasty - however I wish they were served hot. Overall - food was delicious and loved the atmosphere of the new place! Can't wait to come back and check out more. Place was absolutely packed with a wait when we left at 5:30 pm. read more
I liked the great service, nice atmosphere and reasonable prices at this new location during my dine-in lunch visit. My chicken morita enchilada plate ($8 Tue lunch special) was served 12 minutes after I ordered at the bar, where the service was attentive, friendly and helpful with a satisfaction check from a manager - nice! I enjoyed the complimentary thin, crispy chips with plenty of somewhat chunky, mild to medium salsa. Everything was very tasty, including the moist and fluffy cilantro-lime rice, but more refried beans would have been nice. The dining area had a mix of booths and tables, plenty of natural light, a good variety of background music, ten TVs in the dining area and a full bar with four more TVs and four beers on tap. I also noticed a happy hour (3-6 pm M-F) and daily food specials. Very nice!!! read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
I went to the Cactus Grill on a Friday night, and it was pretty busy. We sat outside, and did enjoy the patio. The service was not super attentive (an appetizer order was forgotten and didn't get many refreshers on our drinks/water), but this could have been due to the dinner rush. I ordered the steak and goat cheese enchiladas, and the steak was very, very tough. I'm not sure if it was cooking style, how it was cut, or if it just wasn't fresh enough. The other parts of the enchilada were very good though. We ordered the espinaca con queso, which I thought was very good. The complementary salsa was also very good. Overall, I'd be willing to give Cactus Grill a try if it's outside of busy hours to see how it compares. read more
7 months ago
Decided to try out cactus grill for lunch after church on Sunday. Their website has a wait list which said seating for even our party of 6 was under a minute, and that was surprisingly correct. We did have a baby in a car seat which we had to finagle into the booth the sat us at, but once she was there there was enough room for two adults beside her. I tried the guacamole appetizer which was fresh and had good flavor. I especially liked the pickled red onion. For my entree I had the combo #4 which was a chicken tamale, a cheese enchilada, and a crispy beef taco. The taco was ok - the shell was chewy in places and there wasn't a ton of flavor. The cheese enchilada was slightly better, the sauce could have used a bit more spice. My favorite in the plate was the chicken tamale with cream sauce. The chicken was shredded nicely and had a good kick of spice and the cream sauce really complimented it. I also really enjoyed the refried beans. The "desert rice" was not fully cooked and I didn't love the flavor. Overall it was a good meal and there were parts of it that I thoroughly liked and would eat again. read more
1 year ago
Eh the place is ok. It's edible. The decor is really nice so ambiance gets 10/10. I got the taco plate and was overcharged but that's fine. I asked and he said that was the lunch price. Definitely was not clearly marked as such. I got sangria and it was fine, it just took a really long time to get as well as the food. The young server did an Ok job, but it seems they might need some more experience. The grilled chicken tacos were edible. I got the side of street corn and it tasted gross and like canned corn. I only came because some friends wanted to go but I'd go anywhere but here next time. read more
1 year ago
This was my first time! I'm visiting my boyfriend's parents, and he's been dying to take me to Jose Peppers/Cactus Grill. Amazing service and food. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly and attentive. I recommend ordering the jalapeño spicy marg, espinaca dip, and steak & goat cheese enchiladas. The jalapeño spicy marg was a great balance of sweet and spicy. The espinaca dip was truly soooo yummy; it had a nice kick to it and a creamy texture. The steak and goat cheese enchiladas were a unique combo and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I also like their chipotle aioli and the House Jose Pepper hot sauce. Perfect place of you're craving Tex-Mex. I recommend putting yourself on the waitlist ahead of time, it gets very busy! read more
Was excited to check out the new Cactus Grill location in City Center. The space is really pretty, nice and new! The service was SLOW and it wasn't that busy so not sure why, maybe just getting their grounding still?!?! The food was great. I'm a big Jose fan but never order their fish tacos because they are mahi Mahi and I'm not a fan of Mahi, but Cactus has cod tacos and they were amazing. Also for my birthday we got a free dessert and these churro bites were straight fire!!! read more
1 year ago
Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The restaurant is nice and clean! The food is a great option if you are looking for Tex-Mex. The enchiladas are filled with chicken. The rice is fresh. Chips and salsa and free and the espinaca con queso is tasty! read more
My first question? Why is everything so sweet? My wife and I decided to try a new offering in our neighborhood, Cactus Grill. We attempted to visit last Saturday, but the wait time was over an hour. Wow! With wait times like that, it must be great, right? Read on... We arrived close to 8pm on a Tuesday. I'd say the restaurant was maybe 1/3rd full. Not busy at all in my mind. We had perused the menu prior to our visit and really wanted to try the steak and goat cheese pinwheels. While generous with the steak, we found them sorely lacking in goat cheese, and overwhelmed by the sweetness of the jalapeño jam. We ordered our cocktails (two different flavors of frozen margaritas - more on that later) and waited for our entrees. My wife had their California fish tacos, and I opted for the taco burrito con queso. The fish tacos were the star of the show - my wife quite enjoyed them. I was disappointed by the soggy mess that was my burrito plate. The tortilla was, for lack of a better term, just too wet on the plate side. Swimming in queso, and served with Cactus' so-called "desert" rice - which, if I'm being honest (why stop now?) tasted more like an Indian curry rice than anything that should be served in a Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurant. It wasn't bad...it just seemed out of place to me, flavor-wise. The refried beans had that sort of "been on the plate too long" crust across the top, though they were flavored just fine. Ok, so what about the margaritas? Well, we got our entrees well before they ever arrived. Our server came by the table to see how we were doing, and we alerted her to this - after which she went to the bar. Now, I don't know if our margs were dispensed and left to die at the pass, or if she had forgotten to put the order in, or if the bar had failed to put them out for service in a timely manner, but a frozen margarita should arrive at your table still frozen, right? My strawberry marg was still mostly frozen, if I'm being generous...but my wife's Mambo margarita just as well have been on the rocks - there was barely any slushy properties left to what was in the glass. Remember, this place was only about 1/3rd full...and there was more than just our server working. Will we try it again? Well, I don't know. We've read other reviews about service being kind of slow...which I can understand on a fully booked Saturday night...but on a random Tuesday? Service was just. Too. Slow. I found the food to be ok...that's it. Ok. The "cilantro rice" side with my wife's tacos was kind of amusing...it was literally a pile of plain white rice, with some (barely) chopped cilantro laid atop the pile. For 2 people with an appetizer, cocktails and an entree each, our total bill was almost exactly $75. There's a local Mexican place closer to our house that we like a lot, but we wanted to give the new place a try. Having done that, I'm pretty sure we'll be sticking with our old favorite when the mood for Mexican/Tex-Mex strikes. read more
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Consistently great food and the service is really solid! This is our go-to for eating out because it's clean, the menu has great variety, and the kitchen puts out good food. read more
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This is the third business that they have open up, been to Leawood with my dog lady, meet Jeremy who is now at Overland Park location, visit him now and than, this new location is closer to my house, today I drove by this location and sign said open, was here last week and not open but check this place out, place is busy for just open up, but the reputation shows what kind of place this is, the food and drinks are great, the Skinnier margarita, the burger for this place is really good. Wings are to die for, come here of happy hour, didn't see a patio, Staff is super nice and treat you like family, never had bad service at all, during COVID, lady and I would order food to take out just help support them at another location, read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
My husband and I stopped in to this restaurant for the first time on Mother's Day. We were pleasantly greeted and immediately sat down at a comfortable booth. The server was attentive and came over quickly and took our drink order. They have very good salsa and chips. The restaurant is clean and modern. We both ordered the dinner portion, even though the lunch portion was available. The negative is that the lunch portion only had one of the main item and the dinner portion has two. My husband ordered the shrimp tacos with black beans and cilantro rice. I had the traditional cheese and onion enchiladas with refried beans and Spanish rice. Both meals came out quickly and were good. I do feel like there might've been a tad too much cheese in the traditional enchiladas, but they were very filling. My husband liked the shrimp tacos. The prices are reasonable. The only thing that I thought was negative was that the music was overly loud and distracting. I really appreciate so many gluten-free options that are clearly labeled on their menu. read more
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